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Arabian Business
03-07-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Response Plus and Burjeel institute $1mn award for wellness in energy sector
Response Plus Holding (RPM) and Burjeel Holdings will jointly recognise and reward excellence in physical and mental well-being across the global energy sector – the first global award focused exclusively on the energy industry – with a US$1 million Human Energy Health and Wellbeing Award. The award will be won by one organisation associated with the energy sector, which introduces the most innovative, impactful, and measurable solution to enhance the physical and mental health and well-being of energy workers worldwide. The inaugural winner of the award will be announced at ADIPEC in November 2025. The awards are open to organisations of all sizes, with a particular focus on small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the energy supply chain, where the financial incentive can deliver significant operational and cultural impact. Submissions will be evaluated by an independent, international jury, with expertise in health, wellness, and global leadership. Dr Richard Heron, former Vice President of Health and Chief Medical Officer at BP, will serve as Chair of the Jury. With over 15 years of experience leading global health strategies and serving on multiple international advisory boards, he brings deep insight into occupational health and well-being. Joining Dr Heron will be Vinay Menon, a renowned wellness coach known for his work with elite athletes, including Chelsea FC and the Belgium national team at FIFA 2022, and John Defterios, an award-winning journalist and economic analyst with over three decades of experience covering global energy and emerging markets. The initiative addresses a growing awareness of the need to prioritise mental health, resilience, and holistic wellness as integral components of operational performance and employee engagement in the energy sector, and Dr Rohil Raghavan, CEO of Response Plus Holding PJSC, said: 'The Human Energy Awards reflects RPM's commitment to placing people at the centre of progress. This initiative is about setting a new benchmark to recognise how the Energy sector values and supports its workforce.' John Sunil, CEO of Burjeel Holdings, added: 'Our partnership reflects a shared mission to prioritise the health of those driving the energy sector. This award highlights the vital role of preventive care and well-being in sustaining a resilient workforce.'
CTV News
01-07-2025
- Politics
- CTV News
Battle River—Crowfoot byelection called, giving Poilievre path back to House of Commons
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks in the foyer of the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on May 27, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick Pierre Poilievre has chosen one of the safest possible places to make his return to the House of Commons — but the rural Alberta riding he's hoping to win in an August byelection could also be dangerous territory for the Conservative leader. Damien Kurek resigned his seat in Battle River—Crowfoot earlier this month after winning more than 82 per cent support in the April 28 election. Prime Minister Mark Carney has set Aug. 18 as the date for the byelection to choose Kurek's replacement. In an emailed statement, Poilievre said it would be an 'honour' to represent the riding and he plans to continue 'fighting for oil and gas, low taxes, free enterprise, a strong defence and respect for the West.' 'The farmers, energy workers and soldiers of Battle River—Crowfoot feed, power and protect Canada,' Poilievre said. 'I will work hard and with humility to earn the support of the amazing people in this extraordinary region.' While almost no one expects Poilievre to lose, the decision to run in this particular part of the country has some analysts scratching their heads. 'It sounded like he was looking for some sort of cakewalk byelection where he could easily get in, but he may have had a miscalculation there,' said Janet Brown, a pollster and political commentator based in Calgary. 'What may have seemed like an easy riding on the surface is going to look more complicated.' Separatist sentiment has been on the rise in Alberta since the Liberals managed an election win that seemed unlikely, if not impossible, just six months ago. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government has introduced a bill to make it easier to launch a citizen-initiated referendum, including a vote on separating from Canada. A group called the Alberta Prosperity Project has pledged to push for a referendum on the question, 'Do you agree that the province of Alberta shall become an independent country and cease to be a province of Canada?' Former Conservative cabinet minister Stockwell Day has said he thinks a referendum is a good idea. Provinces cannot unilaterally separate from the country. Even if a referendum vote did succeed — something that no poll suggests is likely — Alberta would have to enter lengthy negotiations with the other provinces, the federal government and Indigenous groups. Smith said on Thursday that she's 'never seen such a high level of separatist sentiment,' and warned about the results of a provincial byelection in Olds—Didsbury—Three Hills last week, where a separatist candidate got just shy of 18 per cent of the vote. The premier also said the problem 'is really in Ottawa's hands' and challenged the Carney government to scrap the proposed emissions cap and repeal the West Coast tanker ban. The town of Trochu is within both Battle River—Crowfoot and Olds—Didsbury—Three Hills, meaning residents are now set to cast their third set of ballots in five months. Barry Kletke has been mayor of Trochu for 21 years. Speaking as a resident, not as the mayor, he said he would be happy to have Poilievre as the area's MP for one term but hopes the Conservative leader doesn't 'get caught down the rabbit hole of separation.' 'I think he's going to wear the 'proud to be Canadian' hat, and I hope that's the message,' he said. Kletke said Smith's tendency to talk about the threat of separation is 'going to come back and bite us in the butt one of these days.' Brown said the results of her most recent poll suggest a third of Albertans believe their province would be better off if it left Canada, and 29 per cent of respondents said they would vote to separate in a referendum. 'It's not a majority but it's not an insignificant fringe,' she said. As a result, she said, even if Poilievre wants to avoid talking about it, 'separatists will want to bait him into that conversation and his opponents will want to bait him in that conversation too.' Kory Teneycke, the co-founder and CEO of Rubicon Strategy and a conservative strategist, agreed Poilievre is about to be dragged into a debate that is 'entirely unhelpful for the federal Conservative party.' Poilievre has said he opposes separation. On May 13, he told reporters Albertans have 'a lot of legitimate grievances.' 'Albertans want to be part of a united Canada but they deserve to be treated with respect, and they deserve to be honoured for the immense contribution to this country, and I will be a unifier,' Poilievre said at a press conference on Parliament Hill. Teneycke said Poilievre should be openly opposing a referendum and saying that 'this is bad for Alberta and this is bad for Canada to even be having this conversation.' It's not yet clear if candidates from any separatist parties will run against Poilievre in the byelection. What is clear is that the conversation won't be limited to the campaign. If Poilievre wins, he will become an MP from Alberta — and he will have to keep talking about the issue. 'That's a dangerous territory for a Conservative leader to be operating in,' Teneycke said. Poilievre represented the Ottawa-area riding of Carleton for more than 20 years before losing to Liberal Bruce Fanjoy in the April election. He's pledged to work to earn the support of his new riding, which includes the communities of Drumheller, Wainwright, Camrose and a large chunk of the Alberta-Saskatchewan border. The Conservative electoral district association in Battle River—Crowfoot did not respond to a request for comment for this story. Poilievre was not made available for an interview. The Liberal party said in a press release Monday that its candidate will be Darcy Spady, an engineer working in the energy sector who grew up in the riding. Poilievre's social media shows he and Kurek have been knocking on doors and holding town halls in the area. He's posted photos and videos from the Wainwright Stampede, local legions and a charity barbecue. But the Tory leader isn't planning to stay for long. Kurek told reporters he plans to run again in the next general election. Where that will leave Poilievre in the next election is not clear. For now, his focus is on getting back into Parliament when it resumes sitting on Sept. 15. This was first published by The Canadian Press on June 30, 2025. Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press With files from Jack Farrell in Edmonton
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Alberta byelection called for Aug. 18, giving Poilievre path back to House of Commons
OTTAWA — Pierre Poilievre has chosen one of the safest possible places to make his return to the House of Commons — but the rural Alberta riding he's hoping to win in an August byelection could also be dangerous territory for the Conservative leader. Damien Kurek resigned his seat in Battle River—Crowfoot earlier this month after winning more than 82 per cent support in the April 28 election. Prime Minister Mark Carney has set Aug. 18 as the date for the byelection to choose Kurek's replacement. In an emailed statement, Poilievre said it would be an "honour" to represent the riding and he plans to continue "fighting for oil and gas, low taxes, free enterprise, a strong defence and respect for the West." "The farmers, energy workers and soldiers of Battle River—Crowfoot feed, power and protect Canada," Poilievre said. "I will work hard and with humility to earn the support of the amazing people in this extraordinary region.' While almost no one expects Poilievre to lose, the decision to run in this particular part of the country has some analysts scratching their heads. "It sounded like he was looking for some sort of cakewalk byelection where he could easily get in, but he may have had a miscalculation there," said Janet Brown, a pollster and political commentator based in Calgary. "What may have seemed like an easy riding on the surface is going to look more complicated." Separatist sentiment has been on the rise in Alberta since the Liberals managed an election win that seemed unlikely, if not impossible, just six months ago. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government has introduced a bill to make it easier to launch a citizen-initiated referendum, including a vote on separating from Canada. A group called the Alberta Prosperity Project has pledged to push for a referendum on the question, "Do you agree that the province of Alberta shall become an independent country and cease to be a province of Canada?" Former Conservative cabinet minister Stockwell Day has said he thinks a referendum is a good idea. Provinces cannot unilaterally separate from the country. Even if a referendum vote did succeed — something that no poll suggests is likely — Alberta would have to enter lengthy negotiations with the other provinces, the federal government and Indigenous groups. Smith said on Thursday that she's "never seen such a high level of separatist sentiment," and warned about the results of a provincial byelection in Olds—Didsbury—Three Hills last week, where a separatist candidate got just shy of 18 per cent of the vote. The premier also said the problem "is really in Ottawa's hands" and challenged the Carney government to scrap the proposed emissions cap and repeal the West Coast tanker ban. The town of Trochu is within both Battle River—Crowfoot and Olds—Didsbury—Three Hills, meaning residents are now set to cast their third set of ballots in five months. Barry Kletke has been mayor of Trochu for 21 years. Speaking as a resident, not as the mayor, he said he worries that the separatist candidate might make headway in the provincial race. He said he would be happy to have Poilievre as the area's MP for one term but hopes the Conservative leader doesn't "get caught down the rabbit hole of separation." "I think he's going to wear the 'proud to be Canadian' hat, and I hope that's the message," he said. Kletke said Smith's tendency to talk about the threat of separation is "going to come back and bite us in the butt one of these days." Brown said the results of her most recent poll suggest a third of Albertans believe their province would be better off if it left Canada, and 29 per cent of respondents said they would vote to separate in a referendum. "It's not a majority but it's not an insignificant fringe," she said. As a result, she said, even if Poilievre wants to avoid talking about it, "separatists will want to bait him into that conversation and his opponents will want to bait him in that conversation too." Kory Teneycke, the co-founder and CEO of Rubicon Strategy and a conservative strategist, agreed Poilievre is about to be dragged into a debate that is "entirely unhelpful for the federal Conservative party." Poilievre has said he opposes separation. On May 13, he told reporters Albertans have "a lot of legitimate grievances." "Albertans want to be part of a united Canada but they deserve to be treated with respect, and they deserve to be honoured for the immense contribution to this country, and I will be a unifier," Poilievre said at a press conference on Parliament Hill. Teneycke said Poilievre should be openly opposing a referendum and saying that "this is bad for Alberta and this is bad for Canada to even be having this conversation." It's not yet clear if candidates from any separatist parties will run against Poilievre in the byelection. What is clear is that the conversation won't be limited to the campaign. If Poilievre wins, he will become an MP from Alberta — and he will have to keep talking about the issue. "That's a dangerous territory for a Conservative leader to be operating in," Teneycke said. Poilievre represented the Ottawa-area riding of Carleton for more than 20 years before losing to Liberal Bruce Fanjoy in the April election. He's pledged to work to earn the support of his new riding, which includes the communities of Drumheller, Wainwright, Camrose and a large chunk of the Alberta-Saskatchewan border. The Conservative electoral district association in Battle River—Crowfoot did not respond to a request for comment for this story. Poilievre was not made available for an interview. The Liberal party said in a press release Monday that its candidate will be Darcy Spady, an engineer working in the energy sector who grew up in the riding. Poilievre's social media shows he and Kurek have been knocking on doors and holding town halls in the area. He's posted photos and videos from the Wainwright Stampede, local legions and a charity barbecue. But the Tory leader isn't planning to stay for long. Kurek told reporters he plans to run again in the next general election. Where that will leave Poilievre in the next election is not clear. For now, his focus is on getting back into Parliament when it resumes sitting on Sept. 15. — With files from Jack Farrell in Edmonton This was first published by The Canadian Press on June 30, 2025. Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
